LYON COUNTY, KANSAS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: TRANSPORT DRIVER ORIGIN DATE: April 2011

REPORTS TO: Community Corrections Director REVISION DATE: 6/11/2021

DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections DEPARTMENT NO: 10-11

DIVISION: N/A CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

GRADE: 1 JOB ZONE: 4.0 to < 6.0

I. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
a. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

II. JOB SUMMARY: This is a part-time, on call, non-exempt position with no benefits. This position
is responsible for transporting youth both in secure and non-secure custody to designated

placements.

The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order

to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a. Operate county vehicles and transport juveniles as directed by the court or a community

corrections officer.

b. Maintain vehicles in a clean manner; i.e. take vehicle to care wash, gas and service as
needed, check for restraints and make sure there are not objects in the vehicle that may be

used as a weapon.

c. Maintain transport driver log of times in and out of service, youth transported, and, any
other information requested.

d. Sign all court ordered transport orders to verify that transport was completed.
e. Follow all directions with regard to use of law enforcement radios and cell phones that are in

vehicles. All transports shall have the beginning and ending mileage reported to the Lyon

County Dispatch.

f. Perform pat down searches, shackle and handcuff juvenile offenders in preparation for
transport.

g. Duty to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner

so that employee gets along with customers, citizens, coworkers and management.

h. Being pleasant, respectful and civil with others on the job and displaying a good-natured,

cooperative attitude.

i. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding

aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

j. Obligation to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill duties.

k. Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

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IV. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :
a. Maintain custody of youth during court proceedings.
b. May need to carry youth’s belongings to and from a vehicle.
c. Attend both required and selected seminars and training programs.

V. QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Requires current class C driver’s license.
b. EDUCATION: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
c. KNOWLEDGE: Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written

instructions. Required to read, write, and speak English with the ability to speak a foreign

language helpful. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures to facilitate an

acceptable reintegration and/or continued adjustment of juvenile offenders within their

environment.

d. SKILLS: Operate motor vehicle and office and communications equipment associated with
this position.

i. Problem Solving: Problem solving is a frequent factor in this position. Problems
include the providing of supervision of staff and caseload management

ii. Decision Making: Is a frequent factor in this position in dealing with variance of
responsibilities

iii. Supervisory: Incumbent performs rather autonomously.
iv. Financial/Budgetary: Purchases are under the guidance of department policy. The

Director has prime responsibility for budgetary procedures and grant programs of

the department.

v. Interpersonal: Continual contact with other County Departments, law enforcement
agencies, other community providers and the public.

vi. Working Conditions: There are minimal adverse working conditions in the
department facilities. Situations may occur where contacts with clients, families and

others may be unpleasant. Arrangements for transportation of juvenile offenders

may have to be made at any hour of the day or night, seven days a week.

vii. Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient visual acuity to be abler to read and
write and operate equipment common to this position. Requires sufficient hearing

level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.

Occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds to a height of 60 inches. May be

subject to brief periods of intense physical activity.

1. Employees hired after August 2018: Lyon County/City of Emporia
(Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance

with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of

the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that

will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for

duty) candidate for the position. For the Classification Series of LYON

COUNTY/CITY OF EMPORIA: OFFICE PERSONNEL: The Company

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representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical

requirements:

a. Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the
time or 1-100 times per day).

b. Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or
100-500 times per day).

c. Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time
or over 500 times per day).

d. Employee’s position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
e. Employee’s position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.

2. SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:
a. Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
b. 12” to knuckle: 45lbs.
c. Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
d. Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
e. Carry: 45 lbs.
f. Push: N/A
g. Pull: N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; LIFT/CARRY;

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F

Sit: N 21-50 lbs.: F

Handling: N 51-100: N

Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. per day)

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This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA).

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.